This was its best ranking in the four «domains,» which
include economic well - being, education, health and family and community.
Not exact matches
And, these numbers do not even
include the benefits to productivity and
economic growth that would stem from innovation by
better educated Americans.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook
include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy,
including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts,
including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft,
including the effect of global
economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global
economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of
economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein,
including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals,
including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt,
including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as
well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue,
including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally,
including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Steve has attended high levels international events for CNBC for over a decade
including key G7, G8 and G20 meetings, as
well as the St Petersburg International
Economic Forum in Russia and the World
Economic Forum in Davos, where he also routinely moderates key panels on a host of subjects.
While models that attempt to forecast potential
economic impacts provide useful insights regarding potential risks when exploring policy choices, the Commission is of the view that it must also consider the potential upsides of greater choice,
including the retention of subscribers in the system, as
well as the risks associated with maintaining the status quo in a context of increased demand for more choice.
Such factors
include, among others, general business,
economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; the actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of
economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; changes in project parameters and / or
economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as
well as those factors discussed in the section entitled «Risk Factors» in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2018.
The positive
economic data, which
included the release of
better - than - expected purchasing managers» index (PMI) readings last Wednesday, and a large current account surplus in some euro zone economies, have given confidence to investors to buy euros.
In the current challenging
economic environment, a company's worst - case scenarios might
include the bankruptcy of its biggest and once -
best customer, a banker's decision to close down its corporate credit line, the postponement or cancellation of an impending initial public offering, or the meltdown of a company's value.
Meanwhile, there will be more
economic data released this week that could influence the Fed's stance,
including a look at housing data as
well as the Labor Department's Consumer Price Index, which likely increased 0.2 % in July.
But more important was the previous decade's
economic boom,
including four consecutive years of 4.4 % or
better real GDP growth.
Members
include foundations focused on
economic development and entrepreneurship as
well as organizations focused on early childhood development or particular neighborhoods.
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward - looking statements due to these risks and uncertainties as
well as other factors, which
include, without limitation: the uncertain timing of, and risks relating to, the executive search process; risks related to the potential failure of eptinezumab to demonstrate safety and efficacy in clinical testing; Alder's ability to conduct clinical trials and studies of eptinezumab sufficient to achieve a positive completion; the availability of data at the expected times; the clinical, therapeutic and commercial value of eptinezumab; risks and uncertainties related to regulatory application, review and approval processes and Alder's compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; risks and uncertainties relating to the manufacture of eptinezumab; Alder's ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights, and operate without infringing on the intellectual property rights of others; the uncertain timing and level of expenses associated with Alder's development and commercialization activities; the sufficiency of Alder's capital and other resources; market competition; changes in
economic and business conditions; and other factors discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in Alder's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 26, 2018, and is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
It was aimed at critics of the deal known as the Comprehensive
Economic and Trade Agreement,
including left - leaning politicians in Europe as
well as the clamouring anti-trade civil society movement, as an «unambiguous statement» to assuage concerns over «provisions that have been the object of public debate and concerns.»
Cyclical stocks — which tend to perform
well during
economic expansion —
including consumer discretionary and financials, are outperforming the broader market so far this year.
China president Xi Jinping is expected to present «the most authoritative interpretation» on China's 40 years of
economic reforms and opening up as part of h's keynote speech, as
well as announce the establishment of free - trade ports in Chinese provinces potentially
including Hainan.
It pushed customers toward a $ 35 (
including delivery) bouquet, only to discover that, even though customers latched onto it, the product did not perform
well for the company from an
economic standpoint.
The estimate
includes damage to homes and businesses as
well as lost business and
economic output.
* The Commerce Department's National Trade Data Bank, available through district offices and in some libraries, reportedly contains more than 90,000 documents (
including reports from the CIA and the State Department), featuring country - specific overviews of product markets,
economic conditions, and
best prospects for exporters.
Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as
well,
including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and
economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»
Backers
included impact investors such as Omidyar Network, Soros
Economic Development Fund, Accion and Calvert Foundation as
well as JP Morgan, TIAA - CREF and several development finance agencies.
To
better reflect the actual
economic well - being of the city's households, Tang said, the Gini coefficient should also
include the effects of taxation and social benefits.
Well, he's going to unveil his total tax - reform plan on Thursday, and this is a component of that, so it will be
included in his overall budget and
economic vision.
BOEM seeks a wide array of input,
including information on the
economic, social, and environmental values of all OCS resources, as
well as the potential impact of oil and gas exploration and development on other resource values of the OCS and the marine, coastal, and human environments.
Her areas of research
include political,
economic, and business history, as
well as the history of capitalism.
These improvements in outcomes have surfaced amidst a number of other important changes in the environment as
well,
including significant technological progress and
better economic policies.
These
include publishing: • Historical estimates and medium - term projections of the economy's potential GDP, as
well as the methodology and assumptions used; • Medium - term projections of the Government's structural, or cyclically - adjusted budget balance as
well as the methodology and assumptions used; • The assumptions, projections and methods to translate the private sector
economic forecasts into its fiscal forecasts; and • The fiscal sustainability analyses of the provincial - territorial government sector that it prepared.
The intensification of
economic reform and innovation —
including research and development of the central bank's digital currency — as
well as «currency issuance» and «management methods.»
Such risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain
good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions,
including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry,
economic or political conditions,
including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing,
including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as
well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as
well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
In the run - up to the vote, influential and internationally respected publications like the New York Times, the Economist, and the World
Economic Forum, as well as figures and organizations including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and former Bank of Canada and current Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, all warned about the disastrous social and economic consequences of a Le
Economic Forum, as
well as figures and organizations
including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and former Bank of Canada and current Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, all warned about the disastrous social and
economic consequences of a Le
economic consequences of a Leave win.
This section is a
good exposition of the impossibility of continuing
economic «growth»,
including the failure of absolute decoupling of GDP growth from material throughputs (something we have emphasised9) and the basics of the «steady state economy» as proposed by ecological economists like Herman Daly.
Commodities were nonetheless facing some complex challenges,
including a risk of expanding US / China trade sanctions that could limit global trade and growth, as
well as a softening of select
economic data that may have implied demand growth could be somewhat disappointing for commodities and limit further price gains.
When considering their investment choices, global macro managers take into account many factors, which may
include a country's or region's
economic indicators, as
well as central bank trends and divergences.
This year, Starbucks has expanded the focus of the grants program to
include youth as
well as veterans and military spouses, and refugees, with a focus on supporting organizations that are working to help connect those facing barriers to jobs and education to a pathway to long - term
economic opportunity.
Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the
best estimate of fair value of our common stock,
including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending,
including consumer confidence; and overall
economic indicators,
including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general
economic outlook.
Forward - looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as
well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances,
including but not limited to the launch timing and success of products based on the BlackBerry 10 platform, general
economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects,
including its ability to implement meaningful changes to address its business challenges, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding the cash flow generation of its business.
But stocks that benefit from inflation,
including energy stocks, have historically tended to fare
well later in the
economic cycle.
Recalling that internationally - recognized human rights
include social,
economic, and cultural rights as
well as political and civil rights, we should acknowledge that
economic relations and human rights are mutually supportive dimensions of our mature relationship with China.
Investors turn to gold for safety when they perceive that risks are rising
including financial,
economic and currency risks as
well as political risks affecting ownership rights such as expropriation, a capital controls and increased taxation.
Growth outlook in the eurozone remains broadly balanced with chances of
better than expected
economic growth, while downside risks are largely associated with global factors,
including the forex (foreign exchange) markets.
The three - day convention features panel and keynote speakers highlighting various aspects of financial services
including alternative lending and credit, B2B payments and finance, blockchain technology, data and algorithm - based innovation, digital banking and personal finance,
economic inclusion and financial health, entrepreneurship and investing, real - time cross-border payments, insurance tech, issuing innovations, legal and regulatory issues, marketing and customer experience, mobile wallets and payments, new market research, next gen retail and commerce, PSO, as
well as security and fraud.
Other
economic policies
include reducing the regulatory burden for small businesses and northern development; a new $ 75 million venture capital fund to help businesses commercialize new technology developments; a $ 900 million Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and a $ 250 million Automotive Innovation Fund to support these industrial sectors; a $ 1 billion Community Development Trust to support communities and workers in struggling industries; a commitment to reduce inter-provincial trade barriers by 2010; pursuing new trade agreements with emerging markets; as
well as a reorganization of federal regional development strategies.
These risks
include political and
economic uncertainties of foreign countries as
well as the risk of currency fluctuations.
The Washington Post counts 37 high - level Trump aides or advisers who've resigned or been fired,
including a chief of staff, multiple agency heads, and — importantly, given the administration's need to build a bench for its future — deputy directors of the National
Economic Council, the National Security Council, and the Domestic Policy Council, as
well as multiple deputy chiefs of staff.
A number of issues were discussed
including the impact of the proposed amendments to the Yukon Environmental and Socio -
economic Assessment Board Act, which is currently before Parliament and which will among other things, remove set timelines for assessments as
well as requiring re-assessments for large scale mining projects, where a full environmental screening has already been positively concluded.
Well - known U.S. stock market crashes
include the market crash of 1929, which resulted from
economic decline and panic selling and sparked the Great Depression, and Black Monday (1987), which was also largely caused by mass panic.
Jonathan has led numerous research efforts on global
economic trends,
including growth and productivity, urbanization, affordable housing, energy and sustainability, e-commerce, and the
economic impact of the Internet, as
well as on productivity growth and
economic development in China and Asia.
Canadian firms in other sectors,
including energy and mining, would be
well - positioned to benefit if they had the access and protection afforded by an
economic partnership agreement.
The Board would like «movement of goods», a key
economic factor,
included in the Mayors» plans, and seeks their support in ensuring other levels of government recognize this in their transportation planning, as
well.
In addition, the fund may invest up to 40 % of its net assets in stocks of foreign companies, which involve special risks,
including currency fluctuations and
economic as
well as political uncertainty.
PZG believes the key evaluation factors when reviewing potential projects to acquire
includes: • In close proximity to Infrastructure; • proximity to other operating mines; • upside exploration potential to increase mineral inventory; • high grades to minimize projected operational cost per ounce, or potential for high grades discoveries through exploration; •
good potential
economic outcome in low metal price environments; •
good metallurgical recoveries to have a simple and proven process for gold and silver extraction.